A visually stunning and historically significant official Land Registry Certificate (Tapu) dated 1928, issued during the formative early years of the Republic of Turkey, documenting Armenian family inheritance and genealogy.
Historical Content & Context: This imperial-style Republican deed registers a plot of land located in Ankara (the capital city), Hacı Mansur Quarter, Kestane Street (Kestane Sokak). The document details the legal property transfer following the passing of Ohannes Efendi, a prominent member of the local Armenian community. The plot is officially re-registered and certified under the names of his surviving children: his son Andon and his daughter Eliza.
Key Features:
Stunning Period Graphics: Features a majestic, highly ornate engraved border at the top, framing a prominent Crescent and Star (Ay-Yıldız) and the bold calligraphic header "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti" (Republic of Turkey).
Pre-Alphabet Reform Manuscript: Dated 1928, this represents the very last months before Turkey transitioned to the Latin alphabet, making this late Ottoman-script Rika cursive highly collectible.
Stamps & Official Seals: The bottom left features original early Republican revenue stamps, an ink-stamped fiscal cancellation, and official land registry seals alongside a wet signature.